Botsfengselet, Heritage prison complex in Oslo, Norway.
The Botsfengselet facility features multiple departments, including Department A within the main structure and Department B located in a former brewery building.
Construction of this national prison began in 1844 under architect Heinrich Ernst Schirmer's direction, and the facility started operating in 1851 for long-term inmates.
The prison chapel, added in 1887 by architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan, represents the integration of religious facilities within Norwegian correctional institutions.
Located at Grønlandsleiret 41 in the former Åkebergløkka area, the prison maintained a capacity of 350 detainees throughout its operational period.
In 1975, the facility transformed from a long-term prison into a department of Oslo Kretsfengsel, marking a shift in its institutional purpose.
Location: Oslo Municipality
Inception: 1851
Architects: Heinrich Ernst Schirmer
Part of: Oslo Prison
GPS coordinates: 59.90944,10.77167
Latest update: May 13, 2025 11:18
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